Wk 1 Discussion – Personal Traits of Criminal Justice Practitioners Review the 10 personal traits of an effective critical thinker on page 51 of Ch. 2, “Thinking Critically,” in Thinking Critically. As you respond to the discussion prompts below, imagine that you oversee the recruitment of police officers for a major city in the United […]
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What steps can law enforcement organizations take to reduce the incidence of excessive force?
Ethics 3 As previously mentioned, police officers and other law enforcement professionals are afforded the ability to exercise significant discretion when performing their day to day duties. Unfortunately, misuse of discretion can lead to abuses. One type of discretionary abuse involves excessive use of force. For additional information regarding this matter, see: http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=96509. Discuss the […]
Summarize why you believe that eliminating these barriers and “breaking the silence” is essential to health and safety?
ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS BELOW: According to references below: police officers, firefighters and first responders are at greater risk for depression, substance use disorders, medical problems, post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide then the general public. Can you identify three (3) barriers which prevent law enforcement officers and first responders from seeking care as outlined in […]
Identify and explain the major responsibilities of police officers at the local, state and federal level. All three levels must be addressed
Description In 1 page summarize, identify and explain the major responsibilities of police officers at the local, state and federal level. All three levels must be addressed. Do not just copy and paste job descriptions. Cite sources
WHAT ARE YOUR VIEWS ON THE USE OF BODY CAMERAS FOR POLICE OFFICERS?
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PROS AND CONS OF USING THESE DEVICES? RECENTLY, AFTER THE NEW YORK OFFICERS WERE ASSASSINATED ON THE STREETS, A FEW INDIVIDUALS BEGAN TO POST ON THEIR SOCIAL MEDIA PAGES THAT THEY” WANTED POLICE OFFICERS TO DIE” AND SOME WENT AS FAR AS SAYING THEY” WILL KILL POLICE OFFICERS WHEN THEY […]
